Recycling centres to change to winter opening hours

Household waste recycling centres in County Durham will switch to their winter opening times from next month.

From Sunday, October 1 until Saturday March 31, recycling centres owned by Durham County Council and managed by HW Martin – including Heighington Lane in Newton Aycliffe – will be open from 9am until 3.30pm.

Residents visiting with a van, pickup or minibus, or towing a trailer need a waste permit to enter the sites. Three permits can be requested at one time and can be applied for online at www.durham.gov.uk/householdpermit or by calling 03000 261 000 during office hours.